Find out how popular the last name Suos is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Suos.

Suos, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Suos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suos in America

Suos is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suos surname appeared 222 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Suos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suos to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Suos

The surname SUOS has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "suo," meaning "his" or "its," suggesting a possible connection to a personal trait, occupation, or location associated with the earliest bearers of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUOS surname can be found in the historic municipal records of Florence, dating back to the mid-1300s. These documents mention a family of merchants and artisans who were prominent in the city's textile trade, using the surname SUOS.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as SUOSI and SUOSSI. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the SUOS surname was Giancarlo SUOS, a renowned painter from Siena. His frescoes adorned several churches and palaces in the region, earning him widespread recognition among his contemporaries.

During the Renaissance period, the SUOS name gained further prominence with the birth of Lucrezia SUOS (1490-1562), a celebrated poet and scholar from Venice. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely circulated across Europe and influenced the literary traditions of her time.

As the SUOS family expanded throughout Italy, they established roots in various regions, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In the 17th century, records from the town of Orvieto mention a prominent family of landowners and vintners who bore the SUOS surname.

Another notable figure from this era was Marcantonio SUOS (1620-1692), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several significant buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle.

By the 19th century, the SUOS surname had spread beyond Italy's borders, with families settling in other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Emilio SUOS (1825-1897), an Italian military officer who fought in the Wars of Italian Unification and later emigrated to Argentina, where he played a role in the nation's early development.

While the SUOS surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history showcases the diverse contributions of its bearers across various fields, from art and literature to architecture and military service, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suos

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Suos.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Suos was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Suos has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Suos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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